How far is Auburn, ME from Bethel, ME?
The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Bethel, ME is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Bethel.
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Start on Minot Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Minot Avenue
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Continue on Union Street Bypass
2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Merge slight right onto Center Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Turn left
1094 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Mount Auburn Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Auburn Avenue
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Continue on Summer Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Summer Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Youngs Corner Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngs Corner Road
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Continue on Jackson Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jackson Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Minot Hill Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Center Minot Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodman Hill Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodman Hill Road
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Turn left onto West Minot Road
50 m · 3 sec · West Minot Road
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Turn straight onto Woodman Hill Road
1972 ft · 39 sec · Woodman Hill Road
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Continue on Paris Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Paris Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Paris Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Paris Road
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Continue on Hebron Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Hebron Road
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Continue on Hebron Street
2605 ft · 52 sec · Hebron Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2374 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Market Square
109 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Continue on High Street
132 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Park Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Park Street
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Continue on Bethel Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Bethel Road
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Continue on South Main Street
5.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Upper Main Street
841 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Walker's Mills Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Walker's Mills Road
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Continue on Main Street
2366 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
40 m · 4 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Bethel.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
5.93 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Bethel?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Auburn and 21.9 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Paris
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paris.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 34.85 mi (56.09 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel
Town in Oxford County, Maine, USA
| Population | 2,749 |
| Coordinates | 44.4042300, -70.7906200 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-70.79062, 44.40423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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